Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Fakhar Zaman set to Return, Will Usman Khan be Picked?

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, with Pakistan hosting the prestigious event across Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai.

Pakistan are the promary hosts of the tournament. As PCB looks to announce the squad, Check Out all the live updates.

This marks the return of the Champions Trophy after an eight-year hiatus, and Pakistan will aim to make a strong impression as the host nation. Amid this, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to name the squad, but is expected to announce the team soon.

Pakistan’s team includes experienced campaigners and emerging talents. The team will rely on the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf to spearhead their campaign. The final squad selection is currently underway, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fine-tuning the roster to ensure peak performance.

The injury to Saim Ayub has been a big blow for Pakistan. But the PCB is optimistic that the southpaw will become fit ahead of the start of the series. Amid this, the names such as Shan Masood, Imam-ul-Haq are being mentioned as potential replacements.

Pakistan’s Group and Fixtures

Pakistan is placed in Group A alongside India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Here is Pakistan’s group-stage schedule:

February 19: Pakistan vs. New Zealand – National Stadium, Karachi

February 23: Pakistan vs. India – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

February 27: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for March 5 and 6, followed by the final on March 9.

Preparations and Hopes

Ahead of the tournament, Pakistan will play a tri-nation ODI series involving New Zealand and South Africa from February 8 to 14. This series will serve as crucial preparation for the Champions Trophy.

As hosts, Pakistan has the advantage of familiar conditions and home crowd support. The team’s focus will be on executing their plans with precision and aiming for their second ICC Champions Trophy title.

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